Thyme vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Thyme and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
thyme
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in thyme and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and thyme are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno has 73% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more beta-carotene than jalapeno, however, jalapeno contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme.
- Thyme has more riboflavin.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Thyme (Thyme, fresh) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and jalapeno has 71% less calories than thyme - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, thyme is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Thyme has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Thyme | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 73% less carbohydrates than thyme - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 400% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than jalapeno - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 511% more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and thyme are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 35% more Vitamin C than jalapeno - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 341% more Vitamin A than jalapeno - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has more Vitamin E than thyme - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than thyme - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more riboflavin. Both thyme and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Thyme | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.048 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 1.824 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.409 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 45 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 146% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, thyme has more apigenin and luteolin than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more quercetin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.5 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 45.25 mg | 1.34 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 5.07 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, thyme has more beta-carotene than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than thyme per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2851 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, thyme has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Thyme | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.447 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both thyme and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Thyme | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.066 G |
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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and jalapeno has 70% less calories than thyme - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does jalapeno or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 70% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does jalapeno or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does jalapeno or thyme contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 150% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.